1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. (144 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GTV | Spider |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
